Tapestry - CAROLE KING*****

I Feel The Earth Move/So Far Away/Its Too Late/Home Again/Beautiful/Way Over Yonder/You've Got A Friend/Where You Lead/Will You Love Me Tomorrow/Smackwater Jack/Tapestry/(You Make Me Feel)Like A Natural Woman

Tapestry was the mega successful album that re-established the reputation of singer songwriter Carole King. Previously best known for her melodic pop hits of the early 1960s aimed at the teen market, her more mature work tended towards the introspective. Includes the US chart topping single It's Too Late,which reached No.6 in the UK.(US:1 UK:4)

“Carole King managed to issue an album of simple beauty and sincerity that ran counter to much of the music that was being produced during the Vietnam War era. The music and lyrics are pop with a hint of folk. This fusion of style and sound made it appealing to several generations of music fans, a rare achievement at the time.”

“It remains just about the perfect album. The music was uncomplicated but the lyrics gave everything a depth, and were also personal and universal at the same time. It all added up to an album that was laid-back, unpretentious, and an effortless listen.”

“A landmark in the singer/songwriter genre, and it still sounds fresh after all these years. It always takes me back to a simpler, seemingly better time. The songs are all well crafted and lyrically superb. The arrangements are just enough, not overdone.”

“Tapestry is one of only a handful of albums that contain only total winners. Many artists produce great albums, but there are always a couple of songs that I don't like as much as the others. Not so here, every song deserves five stars.”

“Carole King had already established herself as a great songwriter in the 1960s, but it wasn't until her landmark Tapestry that she made a name for herself as a musician. What makes this album so astonishing is that the songs are so unbelievably strong, there aren't any weak tracks as the craftsmanship is up with the very best.”

“Want to know what great pop songwriting is? Listen to this. I'm impressed with the elegant simplicity of her lyrics, just the right turn of phrase to make each song memorable.”

“Carole King is a uniquely gifted songwriter as evidenced by the fact that nearly every track on this album has been a staple on radio stations everywhere for more than forty years. There's also something very attractive about her voice and delivery.”